What is goat rue?
Goat rue or French lilac is a plant that is used in various herbal medicines. It is first used to increase lactation in humans and animals. In recent years, scientific research has found that Goat's rue can be effective in the treatment of diabetes. It can also function as a natural help in weight loss.
The plant comes from Europe and Western Asia. It grows up to 5 feet (1.5 m) high and prefers low -lying moist soil. Sheep, goats and cattle died of eating stems and leaves of plants. Although most of the plant is poisonous, flowers and seeds are safe for consumption and are used in different drugs over hundreds of years. It differs from white to lilac colors. The plant blooms from June to August.
Galega Falitoris is a scientific name for goat rue. In Greek it means galega to bring milk. The herb is named to increase milk production in humans and animals. IT has been used for this purpose for hundreds of years.
Scientists in Europe and the United States have found evidence that goat rue can help treat diabetes. Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or because the body does not respond correctly to the insulin produced. This leads to excess sugar in the bloodstream. If it is not treated, diabetes can lead to poor blood circulation, nerve damage or kidney failure. Extreme cases can cause death.
Diabetestype II is usually treated with drugs. Goat rue can be able to serve the same purpose with a smaller number of side effects for the patient. The plant contains a chemical called gallegin, which is similar to the chemical substance called guanidine, used in many diabetes of medicines. Guanidine drugs can cause vomiting and diarrhea, stomach pain and loss of appetite. In most cases Goat's rue does not cause these side effects.
Not only Goat's rue causes less side effects than standard diabetes drugs, but can also help prevent some common composKens diabetes. Studies have shown that the herb reduces the risk of cataract and other eye problems. It also helps to prevent kidney damage, which is a common and life -threatening side effect of heavy diabetes.
Scientists' studies in England have shown that Goat's rue can be effective in weight loss. Mice in one study have lost a significant amount of body fat. As soon as they returned to a normal diet without herbs, the mice did not get the weight they lost.